Last acts at venue

By Irvine City News staff

Most locals know that this is the last season of concerts at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre. Since it opened in 1981 with the first concert featuring The Charlie Daniels Band with David Lindley & El Rayo X, the outdoor music venue has been a big part of culture in Orange County.

Many remember seeing iconic acts there, ranging from the first Lollapalooza festival tour in 1991 to Michael Jackson’s Bad World tour in 1988. Whether one’s taste ran to the classical Pacific Symphony Summer Programs or to The Grateful Dead, everyone has a memory.

In March the last season opened. Up next is Journey with the Doobie Brothers (May 12) and the final concert on Oct. 8 features Florida Georgia Line. ​When the last note sounds, Irvine Meadows will join the list of other iconic music venues such as the Rendezvous Ballroom, the Golden Bear, Safari Sam’s and the Tomorrowland Terrace at Disneyland. ​